Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound cairn 472m SSW of Caradon Hill summit

Round cairn 472m SSW of Caradon Hill summit

England
List entry 1011824
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Round cairn 472m SSW of Caradon Hill summit is a Bronze Age burial mound located on the moorland of Caradon Hill in Cornwall. The monument consists of a circular pile of stones characteristic of cairn construction from the later prehistoric period, constructed as a funerary monument for the deposition of human remains. Such cairns are widespread across the upland regions of Cornwall and represent important evidence of Bronze Age settlement and burial practices on Bodmin Moor and its surrounding areas. The site is designated as a scheduled ancient monument and recorded in the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1011824.

Round cairn 472m SSW of Caradon Hill summit is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011824. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round cairn 472m SSW of Caradon Hill summit?

Round cairn 472m SSW of Caradon Hill summit is a Bronze Age burial mound located on the moorland of Caradon Hill in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011824.

Who is responsible for protecting Round cairn 472m SSW of Caradon Hill summit?

Round cairn 472m SSW of Caradon Hill summit is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1011824.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round cairn 472m SSW of Caradon Hill summit?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Cleer's Well and cross (3 km), Medieval churchyard cross in St Cleer churchyard (3.2 km), The Doniert Stone, accompanying cross shaft and underground chamber 650m SW of Common Moor (3.9 km).

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